21 Apr 23 – The Holy Bible: The Greatest Book Ever Written

Today’s Topics:

1) Reading 1 – Acts 5:34-42 – A Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the Apostles to be put outside for a short time, and said to the Sanhedrin, “Fellow children of Israel, be careful what you are about to do to these men. Some time ago, Theudas appeared, claiming to be someone important, and about four hundred men joined him, but he was killed, and all those who were loyal to him were disbanded and came to nothing. After him came Judas the Galilean at the time of the census. He also drew people after him, but he too perished and all who were loyal to him were scattered. So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God.” They were persuaded by him. After recalling the Apostles, they had them flogged, ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name. And all day long, both at the temple and in their homes, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the Christ, Jesus.

Memorial of Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Saint Anselm, pray for us!

2) Introduction to the Bible: The greatest book ever written

3, 4) There is a hatred of the Word of God today in America
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2009/may/18/pray-jesus-name-project/bibles-sent-soldier-afghanistan-local-distributio/

https://www.ncregister.com/blog/where-were-obama-apologies-when-armed-forces-burned-bibles

https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/the-day-the-us-military-burned-the-bible-in-afghanistan

Obama rips Bible, praises the Koran
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/02/06/obama-rips-bible-praises-koran/